Coping: meaning, definitions and examples

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coping

 

[ หˆkษ™สŠpษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

dealing with stress

Coping refers to the way in which individuals respond to stress, challenges, or difficult situations. It involves the strategies and mechanisms people use to manage and adapt to stressful events.

Synonyms

dealing with, handling, managing

Examples of usage

  • Effective coping skills can help individuals navigate through challenging times.
  • Talking to a therapist is a common coping mechanism for many people.
Context #2 | Verb

dealing with a difficult situation

When used as a verb, coping means to deal effectively with a difficult situation or to manage stress in a healthy way. It involves taking action to address the challenges and emotions that arise.

Synonyms

dealing with, handling, managing

Examples of usage

  • She copes with her anxiety by practicing mindfulness.
  • He coped with the loss of his job by seeking support from friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "coping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น enfrentando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฎเคจเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bewรคltigen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengatasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั€ะฐะฒะปัั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ radzenie sobie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฏพๅ‡ฆใ™ใ‚‹ (ใŸใ„ใ—ใ‚‡ใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท faire face

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hacer frente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baลŸa รงฤฑkma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€์ฒ˜ํ•˜๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุนุงู…ู„ ู…ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvlรกdat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvlรกdanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบ”ๅฏน (yรฌngduรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spopadanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ takast รก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏั€ะตััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒ™แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถhdษ™sindษ™n gษ™lmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enfrentar

Etymology

The word 'coping' originated from Middle English 'copen', meaning 'to come to blows'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'to deal with' in the context of managing challenges or stress. The modern usage of 'coping' emerged in the 20th century as a psychological term to describe how individuals adapt to stress and adversity.

See also: cope.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,391 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.